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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2012
Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Launched March 2005
  • Replaced the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm S5 Pro
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Fujifilm S3 Pro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR300 was manufactured 7 years later than the Fujifilm S3 Pro and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-ZR300 grades against the Fujifilm S3 Pro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
LaunchedMay 2012March 2005Fresher by 88 months
Screen dimension3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution461k235kSharper screen (+226k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Casio EX-ZR300

 Fujifilm S3 Pro EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S3 Pro

 EX-ZR300 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S3 Pro has sizing of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR300 versus Fujifilm S3 Pro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR300 compared to the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 92 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR300 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Casio EX-ZR300 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR300 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
39
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (930g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography details
Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography details
55
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (500 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography details
Fujifilm S3 Pro Travel photography details
71
great battery power (500 shots)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
50
lighter than competition in class (930g)
weather proofing
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography advice
52
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
great battery power (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
screen is small (2 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging info
Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging info
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
9
no video
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Fujifilm S3 Pro
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Revealed 2012-05-22 2005-03-16
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4256 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 235 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 94%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 15.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 930 grams (2.05 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 60
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 346
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $329 $0